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Updated Feb 09, 2010

Q: Finding a List of Uniform Elementary Schools in West Pembroke Pines, Fl    —Pompano Beach, FL

"I want to move to Pembroke Pines, FL, but I must find the elementary school first then I can look for an apartment to..."

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E., go to this site: http://www.browardschools.com/schools/ Good luck, Kathleen

Go to browardschools.com. At the top of the page click on the tab "school locator". It will ask you to type in an address. Once the information is entered it will te...

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Q: Private Kindergarden    —Dallas, TX

"Can anyone give advice and recomendations for a private kindergarden in plano or frisco area that: 1. won't break the..."

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Hi B., We used to live in Plano and had our son (now 4 1/2) at Carpe Diem Private Preschool in Richardson from ages 1-3. ...And LOVED it!!!! It fits every criteria ...

Can I ask you a question? Did you try for a girl? My husband and I would love to have a little girl. My son (who is very hyper and very intellegent as well) is tur...

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Q: Child with ADHD    —Rodeo, CA

"Hello, my son is in 6th grade and was diagnosed with ADHD since he was in the 1st grade. I have taken him to a psyc..."

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Hi G., You might want to contact the school and ask for a 504 meeting. A meeting should be held at least once a year or whenever you call one. The 504 is a legal ...

Hello G., I totally relate to your experience. My son was diagnosed with ADHD when he was five years old and like you I was very skeptical about starting him on med...

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Q: School Morning Anxiety    —Wixom, MI

"Morning, ladies. I have a 5 year old that is going to K this year. He is displaying alot of anxiety and crying in the..."

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D. My son had it in first grade when he wasn't close friends with any of the boys in his class (his best friends were in another classroom) and didn't know any his...

Separation anxiety is pretty normal. Try sending him to school with a picture of you or something small that he can carry in his pocket. We found a cool coin that we...

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Q: Searching for a Pre-K Program for My 41/2 YO Son    —Folsom, CA

"My son will be 5 in November. I am looking for a program or a school in Folsom that works specifically for these kids..."

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There is one in Orangevale, across the river from Folsom, that has a class for that age group. I think it is called Small Wonders (or soemthing like that) and was rec...

Hi L., I sent my son the Pheonix in Fair Oaks but I know there is a Folsom campus. Check them out. I met their owner years ago and believe in their philosophy. They a...

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Q: Getting My 7-Year-old Intereseted in Reading    —Dublin, CA

"I have a 7-year-old getting ready to go into 2nd grade. I'm trying to get him excited about reading, but he looks at..."

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I teach 2nd grade, and have some suggestions for books that may get him excited. Check out these fiction series: Bailey School Kids, Cam Jansen, Jigsaw Jones, and G...

We are reading the Shredderman series right now and my son is loving it. He is the same age, loves to read chapter books. Honestly - I am liking it too. http://ww...

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Q: Kdg in Dist. 191 & Half Vs. Full Day    —Saint Paul, MN

"Help! I am completely overwhelmed by the enrollment process & choices for Kindergarden! I'm from a town where there ..."

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I do not live in District #191, but my kids attend in #196, a neighboring district. We are extremely happy with District 196 and our elementary school. I have heard ...

Glacier Hills is an excellent choice in district 191. I like the environmental/science thrust of the school.

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Q: Moving to Wellington    —West Palm Beach, FL

"Hi Moms!!! Our family is moving to Wellington in May/June. I need some help please!!! 1) When is kindergarten r..."

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Christ Fellowship is a really fun church. It's pretty big though- it even has a Starbucks and a church gift shop! so if you are more into quaint or smaller congregatio...

If you are looking for information on public elementary education/kindergarten in Wellington, go to the School District of Palm Beach County's website: http://www.pal...

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Q: New School for Eight Year Old Daughter    —Youngsville, NC

"My eight year old daughter will be attending a traditonal new school this august. She was currently enrolled at a yea..."

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kids are more resilient than we give them credit for. Have you asked her how whe feels about the transition? Find out what her concerns are and open lines of communi...

Just tell her to respect her elders and pay attention. She'll be fine. I attended 10 schools before graduating from high school. It was never a big deal switching to a...

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Q: Need Advice from Mom's with Midde Schoolers    —Virginia Beach, VA

"My fiancee's 11 year old son has just entered 6th grade and a new school. His mother drops him off every morning befo..."

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My son had episodes of crying once into middle school, it did subside after a few days. I do think that the counselors at the schools are wonderful and would really b...

It sounds like he doesn't have a problem with school, per se, but with being dropped off at the neighbor's house. Would he have the same reaction if the mom dropped h...

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